Lao PDR Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Overview
Lao PDR's secondary enrollment stood at 50.54% in 2025, a decline of +1.31pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 47.62% by 2026. Lao PDR ranked 149th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 42.89% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 45.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 47.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.54% | −1.31pp | #149 |
| 2024 | 51.85% | −2.58pp | #63 |
| 2023 | 54.43% | −2.45pp | #127 |
| 2022 | 56.88% | −2.97pp | #126 |
| 2021 | 59.85% | −2.60pp | #130 |
| 2020 | 62.45% | −2.54pp | #128 |
| 2019 | 64.99% | −1.17pp | #121 |
| 2018 | 66.15% | +0.11pp | #117 |
| 2017 | 66.04% | +1.28pp | #114 |
| 2016 | 64.76% | +2.47pp | #120 |
| 2015 | 62.30% | +4.27pp | #124 |
| 2014 | 58.02% | +5.35pp | #124 |
| 2013 | 52.68% | +3.64pp | #121 |
| 2012 | 49.04% | +2.73pp | #130 |
| 2011 | 46.30% | −1.06pp | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR's secondary enrollment was 50.54% in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's secondary enrollment peaked at 66.15% in 2018.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Lao PDR was 3.72% in 1971.
Lao PDR ranks 149th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 47.62% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Lao PDR in 2025 was 50.54%. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Lao PDR Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/secondary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}